Outdoor Life Magazine – December 1955 – “Night of Cruel Cold” (No Label)
This December 1955 issue of Outdoor Life features R. H. Wilson’s gripping article “The Cruel Cold,” a survival story set against an unforgiving polar backdrop. It also presents a lively assortment of hunting, fishing, camping, and adventure features from the mid-1950s. The magazine is in good condition, with the exact copy shown in the listing being the one you will receive. Please review the photos carefully for a clear view of its condition.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
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The Captain’s Lunch Meat — Richard W. Emery – p.29
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The Cruel Cold — R. H. Wilson – p.32
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Stand and Deliver — Grits Gresham – p.34
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Quest of the Golden Trout — Clyde Ormond – p.36
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Geese in the Fog — K. M. Bradford – p.38
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My Best Moose Hunt — Leslie H. Wood – p.40
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World’s Most Beautiful Deer — Jack O’Connor – p.42
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Blood and Snow — Walter Griffin – p.44
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Catskill Giant — William W. Michael – p.46
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Bingo for Bongo — Bernie Nudelman & Chuck Meyer – p.49
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Scioto Pinch — Erwin A. Bauer – p.52
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Circuit Rider — Roy Murray – p.54
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I Followed Izaak Walton — Jim Hayes – p.56
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That Fall Guy — Sparse Grey Hackle – p.60
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A Lost Art—Almost — Maurice H. Naggiar – p.62
Departments
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Hunting Seasons – p.20
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Salt Water – p.24
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Game Gimmicks – p.68
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Shooting – p.70
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Angling – p.97
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Boating – p.102
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Camping – p.106
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Dogs – p.110
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What’s on Your Mind? – p.114
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Where to Go – p.118
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The Gist of It – p.128
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This Happened to Me! – p.134
Cover Painting: Charles Dye
A fine collectible from the golden era of outdoor journalism, this issue combines vivid storytelling, practical know-how, and classic illustrations—perfect for hunters, anglers, and lovers of vintage Outdoor Life.